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Transition-Age Youth Services - Northwest Access Fund
Combines financial coaching with benefits planning, providing specialized support to assist with planning for a future of financial security and supported independence. Services are offered free of charge to youth ages 14-25 who self-identify with a disability.
Combines financial coaching with benefits planning, providing specialized support to assist with planning for a future of financial security and supported independence. Services are offered free of charge to youth ages 14-25 who self-identify with a disability.
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Financial Education
Teens (13-19 years old)
All Disabilities
Grants and Scholarships - Sisu Children's Fund
Grants for children and young adults with medical problems or physical disabilities to meet needs that are not covered by insurance. Also provides education scholarships to young adults with medical and/or physical disabilities.
Grants for children and young adults with medical problems or physical disabilities to meet needs that are not covered by insurance. Also provides education scholarships to young adults with medical and/or physical disabilities.
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Help Pay for Healthcare
Children (2-12 years old)
Physical Disability
Help Pay for School
Medical Supplies
All Disabilities
Money
Teens (13-19 years old)
Crisis Helpline - Trevor Project
LGBTQ young people can talk with a trained counselor for free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and suicide.
LGBTQ young people can talk with a trained counselor for free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and suicide.
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Care
Mental Health Care
Suicidal Thoughts
In Crisis
LGBTQIA+
Help Hotlines
Counseling
Teens (13-19 years old)
Teen Court - Northwest Youth Services Administrative Offices
A youth-led diversion service focusing on healing and accountability through Restorative Justice. Teen Court serves 12-17 year olds in partnership with Whatcom County Superior Court and several high schools throughout Whatcom County. Student volunteers act as judges, jurors and attorneys (referred to as advocates), to both learn how a courtroom setting works and to offer an alternative to the standard criminal justice system.
A youth-led diversion service focusing on healing and accountability through Restorative Justice. Teen Court serves 12-17 year olds in partnership with Whatcom County Superior Court and several high schools throughout Whatcom County. Student volunteers act as judges, jurors and attorneys (referred to as advocates), to both learn how a courtroom setting works and to offer an alternative to the standard criminal justice system.
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Teens (13-19 years old)
Legal
Financial Empowerment Courses - The Whatcom Dream
Free financial empowerment courses cover financial goals, budgeting, debt management, and more. Classes are in-person and available year-round in both English and Spanish, with specialized courses for teens and seniors.
Free financial empowerment courses cover financial goals, budgeting, debt management, and more. Classes are in-person and available year-round in both English and Spanish, with specialized courses for teens and seniors.
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Teens (13-19 years old)
Education
Adults (31-54 years old)
Seniors (55+ years old)
Money
Financial Education
Youth Conflict Resolution Education - Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
Free and low cost workshops for youth (4th-12th grade) to gain skills in conflict resolution.
Free and low cost workshops for youth (4th-12th grade) to gain skills in conflict resolution.
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Education
Children (2-12 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Mediation
Legal Advice - The Ground Floor
In partnership with Northwest Youth Services, LAW Advocates provides crucial legal support to the young people at the Ground Floor drop-in center. Weekly walk-in legal consultations can address housing issues, child custody matters, education-related concerns, and sealing criminal records.\nPlease note, legal advice on criminal matters is not provided.
In partnership with Northwest Youth Services, LAW Advocates provides crucial legal support to the young people at the Ground Floor drop-in center. Weekly walk-in legal consultations can address housing issues, child custody matters, education-related concerns, and sealing criminal records.\nPlease note, legal advice on criminal matters is not provided.
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Legal
Teens (13-19 years old)
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Trans Teen Online Chat Room - LGBT National Help Center
Weekly moderated chat rooms for LGBTQ young people ages 19 and younger to talk together in a safe space, and to express themselves.
Weekly moderated chat rooms for LGBTQ young people ages 19 and younger to talk together in a safe space, and to express themselves.
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Peer Support
LGBTQIA+
Transgender or Non-Binary
Teens (13-19 years old)
Support Network
Recreation Mentor Project - Max Higbee Center
Max Higbee Center members are paired with a Recreation Leader to receive one-on-one support to create an individualized, goal-oriented and community-based recreation experience. This service is highly flexible and allows for people to schedule sessions that are tailored and designed based on short-term and long-term goals.
Max Higbee Center members are paired with a Recreation Leader to receive one-on-one support to create an individualized, goal-oriented and community-based recreation experience. This service is highly flexible and allows for people to schedule sessions that are tailored and designed based on short-term and long-term goals.
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Care
Intellectual Disability
Adult Daycare
Development Disability
All Disabilities
Mentoring
One-on-One Support
Recreation
Adults (31-54 years old)
Daytime Care
Teens (13-19 years old)
Summer Camps - Wild Whatcom
Summer camp programs for grades 1-8. Activities include all-day outdoor adventures, mentor-facilitated learning and discovery, and wilderness skills development.
Summer camp programs for grades 1-8. Activities include all-day outdoor adventures, mentor-facilitated learning and discovery, and wilderness skills development.
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Environmental Education
Recreation
Children (2-12 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Day Camp
Investigation and Prosecution Services - Dawson Place
Every service needed to investigate and prosecute a case involving a child victim of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect is available at Dawson Place.
Every service needed to investigate and prosecute a case involving a child victim of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect is available at Dawson Place.
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Teens (13-19 years old)
Sexual Assault Survivor
Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Legal
Ferndale Family Resource Center - Ferndale Family Resource Center
Connects Ferndale School District families and students with local resources that address the needs of the whole child to promote student success.
Connects Ferndale School District families and students with local resources that address the needs of the whole child to promote student success.
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Community Support Services
Families
Navigating the System
Children (2-12 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Youth Transition Summer Workshop - Center for Independence Marysville
A free overnight workshop for youth ages 16-24 who experience disability, plan to live independently, and have career or educational goals. The workshop focuses on preparing for college and/or employment and learning independent living skills.
A free overnight workshop for youth ages 16-24 who experience disability, plan to live independently, and have career or educational goals. The workshop focuses on preparing for college and/or employment and learning independent living skills.
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Young Adults (20-30 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Overnight Camp
Independent Living
All Disabilities
Community First Choice Personal Care - Apple Health
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A state Medicaid program (formerly Medicaid Personal Care, or MPC) for people on Medicaid who need help with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, bathing, or mobility. The program is administered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), even for people who are not eligible for DDA. Personal Care services are typically provided in your home.
A state Medicaid program (formerly Medicaid Personal Care, or MPC) for people on Medicaid who need help with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, bathing, or mobility. The program is administered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), even for people who are not eligible for DDA. Personal Care services are typically provided in your home.
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Seniors (55+ years old)
Children (2-12 years old)
All Disabilities
Development Disability
Families
Physical Disability
Teens (13-19 years old)
Care
Home Health Care
Adults (31-54 years old)
Caregivers
Weekend Program - Max Higbee Center
An opportunity for members to have a fun weekend with friends while having a night on the town. Activities include Art Walk, evening strolls, in-house games and activities, and a fun place to hang out with friends.
An opportunity for members to have a fun weekend with friends while having a night on the town. Activities include Art Walk, evening strolls, in-house games and activities, and a fun place to hang out with friends.
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Development Disability
Recreation
Adult Daycare
Care
Adults (31-54 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
All Disabilities
Intellectual Disability
Daytime Care
21st Century After School Program - Lummi Nation School
During the school year, K-6 students can participate in a variety of activities that cover five different aspects (Academics, Enrichment, Culture, Power Up Fitness, and Project Based Learning). Tutoring is also available to grades 7-12.
During the school year, K-6 students can participate in a variety of activities that cover five different aspects (Academics, Enrichment, Culture, Power Up Fitness, and Project Based Learning). Tutoring is also available to grades 7-12.
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Children (2-12 years old)
Education
After School Care
Teens (13-19 years old)
Pride on the Farm - Animals as Natural Therapy
Summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18. Get to know horsemanship activities like grooming, leading, and riding, participate in creative arts & crafts, playtime & learning with small farm animals, and more. LGBTQ+ staff and mentors will create a fun and empowering space for youth to make new friends, develop farm skills, and increase self-confidence.
Summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18. Get to know horsemanship activities like grooming, leading, and riding, participate in creative arts & crafts, playtime & learning with small farm animals, and more. LGBTQ+ staff and mentors will create a fun and empowering space for youth to make new friends, develop farm skills, and increase self-confidence.
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Day Camp
LGBTQIA+
Recreation
Teens (13-19 years old)
Our Little Wishes Enrichment Program - Blue Skies for Children
Grants Little Wishes to children ages 6 to 18 for ongoing support of lessons and activities including, but not limited to, art lessons, music lessons, martial arts, team sports, swimming lessons, dance, gymnastics, ice skating, ice hockey, horseback riding, and soccer.\u200b
Grants Little Wishes to children ages 6 to 18 for ongoing support of lessons and activities including, but not limited to, art lessons, music lessons, martial arts, team sports, swimming lessons, dance, gymnastics, ice skating, ice hockey, horseback riding, and soccer.\u200b
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Children (2-12 years old)
Recreation
Teens (13-19 years old)
Financial Assistance
Physical Therapy - Kids in Motion Therapy Clinic
Pediatric physical therapists are movement specialists who work with children with a wide range of diagnoses from infancy through adolescence. They help children work towards functioning independently and promote participation in various activities at home, school, and the community. Kids in Motion offers both Center-Based or Home-Based care.
Pediatric physical therapists are movement specialists who work with children with a wide range of diagnoses from infancy through adolescence. They help children work towards functioning independently and promote participation in various activities at home, school, and the community. Kids in Motion offers both Center-Based or Home-Based care.
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Teens (13-19 years old)
Children (2-12 years old)
Physical Disability
Physical Therapy
Health
Trevor Project Resource Center
Online resource center for LGBTQ young people. Get answers about everything LGBTQ including sexual orientation, mental health, gender identity, community, talking about suicide, and more.
Online resource center for LGBTQ young people. Get answers about everything LGBTQ including sexual orientation, mental health, gender identity, community, talking about suicide, and more.
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LGBTQIA+
Virtual Support
Teens (13-19 years old)
Understand Mental Health
Navigating the System
Bellingham Health Center - Mount Baker Planned Parenthood
Services include abortion, birth control, emergency contraception, gender-affirming care, HIV services, pregnancy testing and planning, STD testing and treatment, primary care, period and menstruation supplies, vaccines, and wellness/preventative care.
Services include abortion, birth control, emergency contraception, gender-affirming care, HIV services, pregnancy testing and planning, STD testing and treatment, primary care, period and menstruation supplies, vaccines, and wellness/preventative care.
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Pregnancy Tests
STD/STI Treatment & Prevention
Health
Health Education
Vaccinations
Birth Control
Discounted Healthcare
Women’s Health
Medical Care
Sex Education
Adults (31-54 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Children's Primary Medical Care - Unity Care NW Ferndale
Coordinated primary medical and dental care for children and adolescents, including well-child visits, newborn care, developmental screenings, immunizations, sports exams, and specialty referrals.
Coordinated primary medical and dental care for children and adolescents, including well-child visits, newborn care, developmental screenings, immunizations, sports exams, and specialty referrals.
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Vaccinations
Medical Care
Teens (13-19 years old)
Checkup & Test
Primary Care
Children (2-12 years old)
Health
Prevent & Treat
The PAD - Northwest Youth Services
Emergency housing program that offers housing for minors, ages 13-17 years for up to 90 days. Emergency housing helps youth reprieve and recover from crises, access critical services, and begin to set future goals for safety and stability.
Emergency housing program that offers housing for minors, ages 13-17 years for up to 90 days. Emergency housing helps youth reprieve and recover from crises, access critical services, and begin to set future goals for safety and stability.
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Teens (13-19 years old)
Housing
Emergency
Near Homeless
Homeless
Temporary Shelter
Short-Term Housing
LGBTQIA+
Supervised Visitation Program - Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
Provides a positive and safe place for non-custodial parents to visit their children in the presence of a third person responsible for observing and ensuring the safety of those involved.
Provides a positive and safe place for non-custodial parents to visit their children in the presence of a third person responsible for observing and ensuring the safety of those involved.
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Mediation
Parents
Teens (13-19 years old)
Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Youth Restorative Practices Program - Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
Empowers youth to approach conflict in healthy and creative ways through a restorative justice approach.
Empowers youth to approach conflict in healthy and creative ways through a restorative justice approach.
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Teens (13-19 years old)
Children (2-12 years old)
Mediation
Education
